LINCOLNS COMING AMAH CREATES
TO HONGKONG
WILL RELIEVE THE ARGYLLS
NOW IN SHANGHAI
Hongkong is to lose the 2nd, Batt. of the Argyll and Suther land Highlanders. They are to be relieved by the 1st. Batt, of the Lincolnshire Regiment, from Shanghai, and the Argylls will "make the Northern port their new,
station.'
TROUBLE
THE HONGKONG
TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 1932.
PIRATES RALLY BUT FAIL AGAIN
BOWLS CHAMPIONSHIP.
LADY CALLS IN THE Chicago Nearer Without
POLICE
Mrs. P. F. Le Fevre, lving at "On Lee" House, Mount Davis
who
Road, charged Kam Yuet-sin, 4. a Shanghai woman formerly in her employ as an amah, with remaining in or making use of her servants' quarters. The case, in which Sergt. Kinnear ap- peared for the police, came before Mr. Schofield at the Central Police Court to-day,
Playing
their
REMAINING 4TH ROUND TIES FIXED
The two remaining games in the fourth round of the Open sin- gica bowls championship have now been fixed, the winners of which enter the semi-final,
A. Güterricz, the winner to play Club de Recreio, J. G. Ozorio meets On Monday, August 15, at the
A. II. Oswick.
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Luz plays A.W. Grimmitt, the win- On Tuesday. August 16, R.F.
ner meeting Nish.
New York, Aug. 10.. of non-success at Boston to-day, WOR Pittsburgh broke their long run
but the revival second, game.
was short, the hender resulting in further de
of their double feat, and Chleago, disengaged, are now only .003 behind them.
Schulmerich and Berger Sergt. Kinnear stated that the home runs to give Boston
hit Wins For Grimmit And Guterres, woman was employed by Mra, Levictory in the second game when bowler, scored an easy win over W. Fevre until two years ago, when, Pittsburgh
A. W. Grimmitt, the Civil Service The Lincolns, originally
on the termination of her employ-O'Doul (twice), Taylor, Frederick Recreto yesterday when they met in seemed well set Russell, of Taikoo, at the Club de ment, she was sent back to Shang-and Wilson hit home runs 10th Foot, were 'in Shanghai
hai. during the Sino-Japanese dis-
Brooklyn, who took
the open singles championship. The About three weeks ago, Mrs Le header from Cincinnati. turbances this year, having gone Fevre sent for her, in an enden-circuit clouters were Chuck Klein, bent his club tante, J. J. Baato 21 lo $4 double-score in favour of Grimmitt was
Other 21-4. vour to find employment for her.Thiel (Detroit), Schulte (St. Louis
On the same ground, L. A. Guterres Their officer commanding is Col.was allowed by Mra. Le Fevre to
When the woman came back, she Browns). Results: E. J. de C. Boys,, M.C., who has a stay in the servants quarters up brilliant war record.
there from Gibralter.
the
The Lincolnshire's badge is the Sphinx; superscribed with the word "Egypt". The Regiment hus
till the end of the year, by which be able to find employment. time, it was anticipated, she would
herself It was
in
TICKET BOUGHT. However, about the second week a long and honourable active ser- of her return, the woman commenc- „vice record, and took part ired to give trouble, quarrelled and numerous engagements during the interfered with the houseboys, and Great War both on the Western in other respects made Front and at Gallipoli. The re-extremely objectionable. giment added fame to its history then that Mrs. Le Fevre asked her through the prominent part it to return to Shanghai, and with | took in the smashing of the that end in view, she booked a "Hindenberg Line".
passage and purchased a ticket. Whilst in Shanghai, the
This did not appear to fit Lin- colnshires have made themselves with the woman's plans, for she extremely popular. They have adilly-dallied, and in the end nuked splendid sports record and have that she be given the money for already indicated their intention the passage ticket instead.
When the time came for her to leave, to take part in lengue soccer in
she refused to go Hongkong this winter.
and caused trouble. alone in the house, her husband Was living being away, she was frightened, and telephoned for the police. This occurred last Monday. The amah was ordered from the house. and went to live with friends at | Kennedy Town.
The battalion is expected to ar- rive early in October and will take over Shamshuipo camp when the Argylls leave a few days Inter.
SEWING MACHINE
DISPUTE
INTERESTING CASE IN CANTON
Canton, Aug. 10. A rather unusual case was heard in the Chinese Court yesterday, when the Honwan Trading Co. sued a Chinese dealer.
As Mrs. Le Fevre
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REFUSED TO BUDGE. Yesterday, she returned to the house, installed herself in the servants quarters and refused to budge. Again the police sent for, to compel her to leave.
were
Members of the Shanghai com- munity working at the Commer- cial Press at Kennedy Town, said Sergt. Kinnear, would not
have anything to do with her.
fendant gave as the reason for
In answer to the charge,
her return to the house, her de- wire to recover a debt of $100 which she alleged was owed her by one of the houseboys.
cm- de-
The dealer who ordered some sewing machines from the ilonwan Trading Co., originally sued the firm for compensation on the The ពាវរ in question, machines, stating that they were phatically denying the debt, not according to the sample chosen clared that it was the other way by him in their office. The Hon-about. The woman, he told the wan Co. contended that the new Court, had borrowed $15 from machines, being the latest nudels, him. were an improvement on the old The Magistrate pointed out that sample, and brought a counter-it was not for his Court to attend claim against the dealer for not to these money matters. His taking delivery of the goods an Worship suggested un due date.
adjourn ment of twenty-four hours for the question to be settled..
It was stated that Mrs. Lo
A sowing machine which had been given to the Honwan Trading Co., for repair also played a large part in the proceedings, since this machine was given in the same dealer to be ovehauled. After
many months had passed, the lady
owner asked for her machine to be returned to her, but the dealer refused to deliver same, claiming: that this machine was the original sample shown · lo him in the office of the Honwan Co. when giving his order.
Fevre's offer of a passage hack to Shanghai for the woman was still open. His Worship agreed that
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GERMAN CONSTITUTION DAY
OFFICAL RECEPTION AT GERMAN CLUB
An official reception was held at the German Club to-day by the Consul, Dr. B. Hahn, on the occasion of the thirteenth anniver- sary of German Constitution Day.
The toast of His Majesty the King was proposed by Dr. Hain, and Major-General J. W. Sandi- lands, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., propos
15.
Taikoo Club Teams.
On Saturday, the Taikes Club's 1st. team v. the Kowloon Bowling Green Club (away) will be
J. Chapman, A. Stalker, G. McLeod, D. Munro (Skip), J. Polzon, D. Bone, J. Russell, J. Chalmers, (Skip), J. Watson, W. Weir, R. Keown, W. Wotherspoon (Skip).
2nd. team, v, Kowloon Bowling. Green Club (home):
W. Brown, T. Currie, G. Stewart, J. Sloan (Skip), E. Greenwood, J. Waid, D. Peoples, H. McKechnie (Skip), T. Swan, C. Summera, A. Macindoc, S. Hope (Skip).
Games to start at 3.30 p.m. Launch will leave Dockyard at 2.30 p.m.
Bowling Green Teams.
The following teams have been selected to represent the Kowloon
Bowling Green Club in their leaguo maiches on Saturday:
1st team v. Taikou at the Kowloon Bowling Green:
W. E. Davidson, R. Duncan, R. A. M. Holland (Skip), C. .S. Bent, II. F. Stoneham, IL. Nish, W. Russell (Skip), G. N. Mitchell, A. K. Taylor, E. W. L. Hogbin, D. Gow (Skip)
at
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bin récorda.
6-8, p.m. A programme of Colum-
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That Lovin' Four
Andrew Alona's Novelty Four 17H-1). 6.13-6.53 p.m. A Concert. Violin Sol-Mazurka Zarget) Vial Solo-Homanca Andalusa (Barpente) Song-T
Bronislaw Huberman 1.2382. Always Ex Tre (Connelly- Dentzky) Bang-The Boug in Dune (Connelly-Stix)
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Ignas Fretman L2285, Bong-Le
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W. H. Squire 12186. (Stock Quotations, etc.) Orchestral,
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Dance of the Flowers (Delibe)
Lucerne Kumal Orchestra LX30. On the Steppes of Central Asia (Borodine)
Orchestra de In Societe des Concerta di Conservatoire, Paris 12210. sinore Overture No. 1 (Urethaven)
Willen Mengelberg &
Conc-TL- gebouw Orchreira LX160. Song--An Evining in Caroline
Marian terris (Comedience) DD822. Band-Day by Day
Geraldo & His Accordion and DU823. · Deneriptive Sketch-t lan't Cricket
Clapham and Dwyer DD845. Han Solo-Rhapsody in Blue
Eddie Peabody DD812. Vocal Doct-The Turning of the Tide
Layton and Johnstone DBR27. Accordion Dort-0 Bole lo
The Dotland Brothers D9335. Humorous Duet-01!
Flanagan and Allen DBNIG. Sone-Springer Arnin
Marion Harris (Comedienne) D861. Chick Ender & Charile Farrell DREET. 8 p.m.
Local Time and Weather Report.
2nd team v. Taikoo at Taikoe: C. L. Farmer, J. S. Logan, W, E. Hale, W. S. Drake (Skip), F.
V.. Whitta, V. Labrum, J. G. Meyer, F. L.. Rapley (Skip), G. Hatt, T. Hard, W. Yocal Duet-My Mum Venables, V. Petherick (Skip).
Recreio Teams.
The following teams will represent the Club de Recreio in their matches on Saturday:
lat team v. Craigengawer (home):--| L. A. G. Gutierrez, F. V. Ribeiro, Á. S. Gomes, C. E. Marques (skip); J. A. M. Alves, R. R. Robarts, L. C. R. Souza, B. F. Luz (skip); F. X. M. Silva, C. A. Lopes, E. M. Remedios, C. G. Silva (skip).
2nd team
Cralgengower (away):-M. A. Carvalho, B. S. Alves, J. G. Ozorio, A. H. Basto (skip); P.) Xavier, J. M. S: Rosario, J. J. Basto, Dr. R. A. C. Basto (skip); F. A. Prata, B. Rasto, A. E. S. Alves, C. H. Basto (skip).
V.
JAPAN'S DAY.
SEVERAL VICTORIES IN OLYMPIC SWIMMING
Los Angeles, Aug. 10.
8.3-9.30 p.m. Chinese Programme. 9.30-10 p.m.
A relay of the band of the 1st Butin. South Wales Borderers, conducted by Band- Barracks, by courtesy, of the master Gecka. from the Ocer's Mess, Murray Gmcer Com-
manding.
10. News
p.m. Rugby. Mid-day. Press
10-11.30 p.m. Chinese Programme. 11.30 p.m. Close.
ramen are kindly
All records in the above European pro- Ruppiled by Meinra. Anderson Music Co.
KZRM PROGRAMME. To-day's broadcast from the Manila utation: 5.45 p.m. ifealth Period-Dr. Rebecca Tari 6.15 p.m. Spanish information period 6.30 p.m. English Information period 7.00 p.m. Rockne Program.
.16 p.m. Dialect Program (Blcolano). 7.80 p.m. Puyat Products l'arty. 1.45 p.m. Studio Mule,
K.CO p.m. L. R. Aguinaldo 'nogram. 8.30 p.m. Apu Cement Sponsorship.
Apo String Quartet,
Steamship
pin to-day, when the programme was.00 p.m. Lance
It was Japan's great day at Olym-8.46 p.ra. Wprid Events by A. Smith.
Music-Bollar comprised mainly of aquatic events. Pres. McKinier Orchestra, ming relay in the Olympic record Japan won the 800 metres swim.
this was a solution of the problemed the toast of Marshai von Hinden-time of 8 min. 5B 2-5 sec., and an-
He proposed to bind her over.
of what to do with the woman.
Defendant was remanded.
The Honwan Trading Co. FOKI INJURED WHILE
since
IN WATER
10.30 m. Cluse Down.
other Olympic record was shattered NEW when Yokoyama ran away with the semi-final of the 400 metres freestyle in 4 min. 51 2-5 sec. Sugimoto was in the women's 200 metres
pinced second in the other semi- final, and Miss Mac Hinta was second stroke final.
breast
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Over 150 guests were
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Justice of the Supreme Court, His Hon. Mr. J. R. Wood, Capt. D.R.M. Commanding the British Troops in Cameron, A.D.C. to the Officer China, Capt. Barker-Benfeld, R.A., Commodore Walker, Commander Grace, Hon Mr. C. G. Alabaster, KC.. O.B.E., Attorney-General, M. Dufaure de la Prade, Consul- General for France, Mr. Douglas Jenkins, Consul-General for the United States, Mr. M. J. Mr. K. Larssen, Consul for Norway,
Quist, Consul-General for the Netherlands, vice. Dr. Black, the Consul-General for Consulate. Netherlands, Mr. T. H. Japan and Italy, Mr. V. Schriver, R. Shaw, Mr. Raringer. American Assistant Trade Commissioner, Mr. Trade Commissioner, Mr. Maynard, Paris J. D. Bush, Mr. Wong Kwong Tin, Helsingfors
Geneva. Mr. J. H. Jessen, Mr. and
Berlin. Melchers, members of the
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yesterday agreed that the defendant thought he was entitled to compensation they A piratical attack in Chinese would allow him H.K.$1,000, but waters on what is believed to have only on condition that he took been a boat engaged in amuggling delivery and paid for the machines goods into Chinese territory has within 24 hours.
been reported to the police by a foki of the victimised craft from The Judge seemed to favour this which the crew of three jumped method as a quick settlement, and into the water directly the pirates adjourned the final hearing until threatened to secure them in the Saturday, when both parties will
hold. bo called upon to sign their con- in this arrangement.— Our own Correspondent,
currence
YOUTH WITH A CATAPULT
DANGEROUS SPORT FOR TOWN
A draft of about ten picuts, the fishing boat had a cargo of sugar, salt, and fish maw, the total value being approximately $300, when she left Yaumati for the Heung Shan District on August 3. believed to have been attempt ing to smuggle Chinese territory.
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On nearing Lan Tau early Lebert, Manager of the J.C.J.L. Now York.. yesterday morning, a fishing bout Line, M. Crommelin. M. de Tong Amsterdam.. with one maat went alongside. Four men, one of whom was armed and Mr. von. Ehren.
with a rifle and another with a A young Chinese was prosecuted revolver, boarded the smugglers" by Sub-Inspector Russell before craft. Mr. Wynne-Jones at the Central closed their intention of securing The pirates at once dis- Police Court this morning for the crew of the pirated boat, but shooting at birds with a catapult, the master and his two foki im- near Government House yester-mediately jumped into the water. day.
The man with the revolver According to the prosecuting fired six shots at the three figures officer, the defendant was seen by in the water, one of the fokis an Indian constable firing at being injured in the leg. For pigeon on a tree. He was fac- approximately three quarters of Ing Garden Road and thus en an hour the man were in the dangered traffic. If a stone from water, being later rescued by a the catapult wont through the cargo Junk which arrived on the wind-screen of a motor
The pirates were then lot of damage might easily have about half a mile away and two shots from the cargo junk were fired but without effect.
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